Permanency & Adoption Specialist

Necco; Fairmont (WV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Necco seeks an Adoption Specialist to guide children, foster families, and adoptive families through the adoption and permanency process. You will assess needs, coordinate services, and provide ongoing support from intake through post-adoption stabilization, ensuring safe, ethical, and timely placements.

The role partners with courts, attorneys, state agencies, schools, and community providers to support permanency outcomes and overall well-being, while maintaining compliant documentation and

Qualifications

• Minimum of 21 years of age.
• Current LSW or LPC or Bachelor's degree in a human services-related field (OH, KY, GA)
• Bachelor's degree with 2 years field experience (WV)
• Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited four-year college or university (Tennessee)
• The degree must be supplemented by at least 7 hours in behavioral sciences (social work, psychology, sociology)
• One year of casework experience can substitute the 7 hours
• Minimum of 2 years experience working with children with emotional/behavioral problems
• Knowledge of adoption laws, child welfare systems, and family dynamics
• Valid Driver’s License
• Auto Insurance coverage 100/300/100
• Organizational and Written/Oral Communications skills
• Skills to navigate Microsoft Office, Databases, EHRs, Dashboards
• Criminal background checks and drug screenings per state regulations
• Ability to meet deadlines (scheduled and unplanned)
• Willingness to travel and attend training
• Completion of required training pertaining to job

Responsibilities

• Conduct home studies and assessments for prospective adoptive families
• Participate in referral matching and placement planning for best-fit outcomes
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized adoption plans
• Support children and families through placement, transition, and post-adoption adjustment
• Coordinate behavioral health, medical, education, and independent living supports
• Maintain regular contact with children and families per licensure requirements
• Facilitate service meetings with families, schools, and partners
• Ensure timely discharge planning and aftercare referrals
• Maintain accurate case records in the EHR and complete Medicaid/docs
• Prepare reports, court docs, and adoption-related materials
• Ensure compliance with state, federal, and accreditation requirements
• Monitor documentation, safety plans, and medication logs for regulatory adherence
• Partner with courts, attorneys, state agencies, and community providers
• Serve as liaison between Necco, foster families, and external stakeholders
• Provide guidance, training, and ongoing support to families
• Support caseload transitions and mentor new staff
• Participate in team meetings, quality improvement, and priorities
• Educate families on adoption processes, trauma-informed care, and parenting strategies
• Facilitate orientations, trainings, and support groups
• Represent Necco in community outreach and recruitment efforts
• Participate in on-call rotation and document critical incidents
• Respond to and document safety concerns and abuse/neglect
• Report concerns per policy within required timeframes

Skills

Case management

Documentation

Collaboration

Assessment

Compliance

Travel readiness

Organizational skills

Written/Oral communication

Education

LSW or LPC or related Bachelor's in human services

Bachelor's or Master's degree from accredited college/university

7 hours in behavioral sciences (social work/psychology/sociology)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Databases

Electronic Health Records

Dashboards

Job description

Necco seeks an Adoption Specialist to guide children, foster families, and adoptive families through the adoption and permanency process. You will assess needs, coordinate services, and provide ongoing support from intake through post-adoption stabilization, ensuring safe, ethical, and timely placements.

The role partners with courts, attorneys, state agencies, schools, and community providers to support permanency outcomes and overall well-being, while maintaining compliant documentation and